Edgar Selwyn
Director

Edgar Selwyn Net Worth

Edgar Selwyn was an influential filmmaker and co-founder of Goldwyn Pictures, born on October 20, 1875 in Ohio. He is best remembered for directing the 1931 film The Sin of Madelon Claudet, which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Selwyn was a pioneer in the film industry and his work continues to be celebrated today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 20, 1875
Birth Place Ohio
Age 144 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 13, 1944 (age 68)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

About

Filmmaker and co-founder of Goldwyn Pictures. He was also remembered for directing The Sin of Madelon Claudet from 1931.

Before Fame

He started his career as an actor before becoming a Producer and head of a studio.

Trivia

He had a ticket aboard the infamous Titanic, but he didn't end up on the ship.

Family Life

He and his brother Archie co-founded the production company The Selwyns, which produced Broadway shows.

Associated With

He founded Goldwyn Pictures, which would later become MGM Studios where Producer Fred Quimby worked.

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